NURSERY NURSE/PRACTITIONER (Maternity Cover)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 08/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week Commencing 15 June 2026
NURSERY NURSE/PRACTITIONER (Maternity Cover)
TERM TIME ONLY PLUS 1 DAY
MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:15 - 15:45
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is delighted to invite you to apply to join our fantastic team as a nursery practitioner. If you have a Level 2 Child Care Qualification, we will support training to achieve Level 3. We have a recently-built £800,000 building which provides a wonderful enabling environment for our children, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and creative person to work with our 2 - 4-year-olds.
As a nursery nurse/practitioner, you will support the room leader in the planning and delivery of the EYFS framework, creating a stimulating and rich learning environment to support the development needs of all our pupils. You will act as a key worker for a group of children and work as part of a team to ensure our nursery becomes a hub at the heart of our community.
You will be supported by an excellent group of nursery practitioners and senior leaders from the school and will have opportunities to establish positive relationships with school leaders to ensure that the vision and ethos of Prince Avenue is shared across this wonderful setting. You will work closely with our SEND and care team to support families within our community. This is a term time only position which supports a positive work life balance and is well suited to those with children. We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff and students.
The post is for a fixed term to cover the absence of the substantive postholder on Maternity Leave.
Duties: Please see Job Description
We can offer you:
* A friendly, supportive and happy work environment, with amazing staff
* An inclusive, caring ethos
* A supportive and engaged leadership team and governing body
* A drive towards excellence
* Opportunities for professional development
If this role captures and sparks an interest within you, then we would love to hear from you. Informal chats or visits to our nursery are available upon request, and a remote meeting/phone call can be arranged if preferred. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application form.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.
For more information and to apply please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140672/EDV-2026-PAAAN-92922
Information about the School
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is a two form entry primary school with a 52 place nursery. Occupying a large site close to the A127 with extensive grounds and facilities, we are part of the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT).
Prince Avenue Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS. All members of staff are required to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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